In their recent game against the Vancouver Canucks, the San Jose Sharks displayed an absence of offensive prowess despite outshooting their opponents 34-24. This marked only the second instance this season where they achieved consecutive games of outshooting their opponents. Notably, defense was a highlight with only eight chances 5-on-5 conceded, a significant improvement over their prior season where they suffered a league-worst 35.1 shots against per game. Young talent Macklin Celebrini stood out despite a few penalty mishaps, indicating the Sharks' potential for better defensive play moving forward.
This is just the second time this season that the San Jose Sharks have outshot their opponent in consecutive games.
Not often - San Jose gave up an NHL-worst 35.1 Shots Against Per Game last year, and a still league-worst 32.1 Shots Against this season.
Leading the way defensively was 18-year-old Macklin Celebrini, whose performance was marred by a delay of game penalty and penalty shot against call.
Warsofsky agreed: 'Really good defensively.'
Collection
[
|
...
]